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Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Performances
Cultural Heritage Groups
Dance Instruction
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

Categories

Food Safety Education
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Nutrition Education
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Job Finding Assistance
Summer Food Service Programs
TANF
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Co-Parenting Workshops
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Brown Bag Food Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Parenting Materials
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
General Health Education Programs
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Food Pantries
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Food Donation Programs
Directory Assistance
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Offers ongoing class series (attend one or all sessions), workshops, trainings, support groups

Categories

Workshops/Symposiums
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Child Abuse Support Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
Parenting Materials
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parent Rights Classes
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Co-Parenting Workshops
Child Custody/Support Related Support Groups
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Performances
Cultural Heritage Groups
Dance Instruction

Pacific Elementary School serves approximately 175 preschool through sixth-grade children. It also includes free morning preschool for income-qualified families.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Elementary Schools
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups
School Districts
Nutrition Education
Child Guidance
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Nutrition Education
Camp Referrals
Youth Development
Hiking
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Guided Imagery
Leadership Development
Brown Bag Food Programs
Youth mentorship, after-school activities, tutoring and homework assistance provided by UCSC interns, monthly field trips, movie nights, speakers and mentors are brought with the youth for culturally based enrichment presentations, Youth and family support.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Nutrition Assessment Services
General Counseling Services
Youth Development
Conflict Resolution Training
Hiking
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Employment Preparation
Parent Support Groups
Nutrition Education
Walking Programs
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Early Head Start offers a home visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3, and a center-base option for children 0-3 years. Both programs support children and families during the very first stages of life to build a strong foundation for growth and learning. Services are offered throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville, Freedom, and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Head Start offers a part-day (3 1/2 hours) and extended day (6 hours) preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on supporting children and families to be ready for school by providing opportunities for social and emotional growth; focusing on physical, mental, and dental health; and partnering closely with parents and families. Classes are offered at 16 centers located throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

State Pre-K (CSPP) offers high quality early education and support services for eligible children 3-5 and their families.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Head Start
Early Head Start
Parent/Child Activity Groups

For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity

For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship

For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children


Youth Resources: Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Recreation Centers
Youth Development
Youth Centers
General Counseling Services
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Advocacy
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
General Counseling Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Preschools
Parent Support Groups
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups